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Backstory:

A very relatable song for anyone who grew up around hard working men and women. Predominantly I was thinking about my grandpa when writing this song, and since I love the movie "Forest Gump" I had to throw a bit of that into it as well.

Lyrics:

                                                  
I called him Lieutenant Dan
Purple Heart from Vietnam
Agent orange took his left arm
Always first on his feet
Singin’ “O say can you see”
His right hand pressed to his heart
			
	And he’d say - Life is learned with blood and sweat
	Kindness is earned just like respect
	Grandpa’s quartet was blood, sweat kindness and respect
 
Loved to sing Amazin’ Grace
Ev’ry mornin’ at daybreak
From his church, his tractor seat
Nine o’clock was his bedtime
He’d tell grandma we’re all fine
Right before he’d fall asleep
  					
	Life is learned with blood and sweat
	Kindness is earned just like respect
	Grandpa’s quartet was  blood, sweat  kindness and respect

	I won’t forget all he taught me
	But laugh how he sang so off key

	Life is learned with blood and sweat
	Kindness is earned just like respect
	Grandpa’s quartet he sang till the Lord said rest
	With blood, sweat, kindness and respect
	Blood, sweat, kindness and respect